FICTION: Sharp is trying to use scare tactics with their employees, stoking fear about paying union dues. FACT: Sharp has stated the truth from the outset. We have observed that SEIU-UHW typically charges members 2% of their pay for dues, and the union has confirmed that this is true in their most recent communications. That […]
FICTION: Eligible voters for the upcoming SEIU-UHW election can text their vote from their cell phone rather than vote in person. FACT: Voting is in-person only! Some employees have reported they’ve been told by union representatives that they can vote in the upcoming July 16-18 election simply by casting their vote via a text. That is […]
FICTION: If you did not sign a union card, then you cannot vote in the upcoming election. FACT: Some employees report they’ve been told by union representatives that they would only be allowed to vote in the July 16-18 election if they signed a union card. This isn’t true! Signing a union card is irrelevant […]
FICTION: Eligible voters for the upcoming SEIU-UHW election can text their vote from their cell phone rather than vote in person. FACT: Voting is in-person only! Some employees have reported they’ve been told by union representatives that they can vote in the upcoming July 16-18 election simply by casting their vote via a text. That […]
FICTION: The union says Sharp is punishing employees in recently formed bargaining units by not giving them pay adjustments while giving increases to non-bargaining unit employees. FACT: This is not true and Sharp is not punishing our team members. SEIU-UHW is well aware that once a union is certified, “status quo” is triggered between the […]
FICTION: The union claims that Sharp does not invest in its employees. FACT: Investing in our people is a top priority at Sharp, so much so that it’s one of our Pillars of Excellence. Our People pillar demonstrates our commitment to a “values-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best and brightest people, who […]
FICTION: Sharp HealthCare provides the union with the home addresses of employees to allow union representatives to make unannounced visits to employee homes to talk about union membership and voting intentions. FACT: Once a petition is filed and the NLRB has approved an election to be held, Sharp is legally required to provide the names, […]
FICTION: The union claims that working conditions and patient care will improve if they represent employees. FACT: Sharp continually receives national recognition as a best place to work and receive care, which we attribute to our commitment to The Sharp Experience. We have a culture that fosters direct communication and continuous engagement between staff and […]
FICTION: In online ads, SEIU-UHW claims that “with hundreds of millions in donations, Sharp can afford to end the staffing crisis by investing in caregivers.” FACT: There is no “staffing crisis” at Sharp. This oft-repeated assertion by SEIU is simply not an accurate assessment of the facts. Like every hospital, we have recruitment opportunities and […]
FICTION: The union says Sharp is “putting profits over patients.” FACT: In fact, Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit organization and we always put our patients first. We reinvest our revenue into improving patient care and the health of the community. Revenue we receive is also invested in our workforce and services through equitable wages, facilities, […]